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Shutdown could leave millions without food stamps and hit small businesses
Millions of Americans could face going without the benefit that allows them to purchase food if the government shutdown continues into February. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, costs an average of around $4.8 billion per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But because of the government shutdown, the program has only $3 billion in emergency reserves for February.
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